Landscape Technician

Job Description

The Landscape Technician performs various manual duties in developing and maintaining the grounds, drives, walks, and parking areas of Reynolda Gardens and Reynolda House properties. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

• Keeps grounds, walks, and drives clean by removing trash, garbage, and other debris.
• Sows, fertilizes, plants, waters, weeds, trims, and grooms the lawns, shrubbery, and trees.
• Operates and handles various types of grounds maintenance equipment (i.e. power mowers, edgers, and power blowers).
• Operates light or medium-weight trucks to pick up and deliver materials and supplies; operates light or medium-weight tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds, as required.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled manual duties requiring a basic understanding and knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment, and safety precautions.
• Inspects equipment and vehicles daily to ensure safe and proper working order; ensures proper preventative maintenance measures are being implemented.
• Works in an efficient productive manner; reports all matters of safety to the Gardens Manager, if necessary.
• Communicates effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Other Functions

• Is considered an essential employee as designated in the Facilities Management Severe Weather Policy.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• High school diploma or GED, with 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• An active NC pesticide applicator’s license required or the ability to obtain one within one calendar year.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment, and safety precautions.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to follow all University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends on a rotating schedule, special events and holidays.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance and turf equipment operations.

Physical Requirements

• Middle work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Possess visual acuity to operate motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
• Environmental conditions activities occur both inside and outside, subject to both environmental conditions. Subject to noise, vibrations, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

Additional Job Description Time Type Requirement

Full time

Note to Applicant

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee’s supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.